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StatPearls, LLC

  • Celiac Disease
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Diet, Gluten-Free
  • Osteoporosis

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an autoimmune inflammatory condition triggered by an immune-mediated response to dietary gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This response causes damage to the small intestinal mucosa, leading to villous atrophy, gastrointestinal symptoms, malabsorption, and systemic extraintestinal manifestations. Common symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and abdominal discomfort, while extraintestinal signs may include anemia, osteoporosis, and fatigue. Celiac disease, which affects genetically predisposed children and adults, as well as affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, requires lifelong adherence to a strict gluten-free diet for the management of this condition. The incidence of the condition has increased in recent years, likely due to increased awareness, improved diagnostic methods, and a rising prevalence of autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis typically involves serologic testing and often a small intestinal biopsy. The 2023 American College of Gastroenterology guidelines stress the importance of early detection, dietary adherence, and long-term follow-up to prevent complications. This activity reviews the epidemiology, genetics, clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of celiac disease. This activity also summarizes the updated 2023 celiac disease guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology and provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve patient care for this complex and prevalent autoimmune disorder through interprofessional collaboration.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 2 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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